The U.S. Democratic Party will take control of Congress in January next year and plans to introduce a large number of AI and data center bills

(Central News Agency, Washington, 6th, comprehensive foreign news report) U.S. congressmen, congressional aides and advocates said that when Democrats take control of the U.S. Congress in January next year, they plan to introduce a large number of new bills targeting the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and data centers.

Reuters reports that these plans will bring drastic changes to the Republican-controlled Congress. At a time when voters are resentful of the rapid expansion of data centers and their huge power needs, Republican members of Congress remain largely focused on promoting AI development and have resisted passing bills that would restrict some aspects of AI.

They said Democrats plan to introduce bills to protect consumers from rising electricity prices related to data centers, require independent testing of advanced AI systems, and clarify under what circumstances AI companies must be held liable for harm caused by their products.

However, any bill will face significant resistance as long as Republican President Trump remains in the White House. He has repeatedly rejected calls for mandatory regulations for AI technology.

Trump said today that he would work with U.S. states that embrace AI and "want to get rich," but did not specify details.

But Democratic lawmakers and outside advocates say taking control of congressional committees would allow Democrats to push proposals, force industry leaders to testify and rally support for action when AI systems cause real-world harm. Greg Casar, a Texas Democratic congressman and chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said this week that executives from AI companies should be summoned to testify under oath.